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Brag on a Bus Driver - Sherry Ramey
For the past 37 years, Sherry Ramey has been a dedicated school bus driver, faithfully transporting students and building lasting relationships along the way. For her, driving a bus is far more than a job — it’s her life. “Driving a school bus is my priority,” Sherry says. “When it gets to the point that I can’t drive my school bus, I don’t know what I will do.” She finds true joy in interacting with the children, sharing laughs, and being part of their everyday lives. Over the years, she’s also played a special role in local sports history, driving all of Robin Dotson’s State Championship teams. Whether it’s a routine school day or an exciting trip to a championship game, Sherry brings warmth, dedication, and heart to everything she does. Her commitment and love for the job have made her a beloved figure in the community — truly irreplaceable.
1️⃣ School starts tomorrow, Aug. 7, at 8:30 AM – We’re excited to see everyone!
📅 Aug. 7 & Aug. 8 are 12:30 PM dismissal days.
2️⃣ New traffic pattern – The pickup line has NOT changed, but the entrance into the school has. See our Facebook page for details.
⏱ Pickup dismissal: 3:25 PM (or 12:25 PM on half days).
3️⃣ Bus dismissal – 3:23 PM (or 12:23 PM on half days).
☎️ Call bus notes into the office by 1:30 PM (or 11:00 AM on half days).
4️⃣ Bus numbers/times may have changed – Please allow for buses to run up to 10 minutes early or late for the first few days. Times should be more accurate next week.
We can’t wait to start another great school year! 🎒✨
Parents/guardians of students requesting backpacks and supplies should communicate needs to their school's main office. We will transport these to the schools this week! Thank you, again, to United Way for this wonderful partnership!
Wise County Schools today announced its policy for providing free meals to all students served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. All schools in the division will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) as implemented under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. Students attending a participating school will be provided a nutritious meal for breakfast and lunch each day at no charge to the household.
Link for full press release: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VY_-QiCgOGrqtW1M9BiTVvauu-8fZbcv/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118171730297788648515&rtpof=true&sd=true
Households will not be required to submit a meal application form to receive meals at no charge. Any questions can be directed to:
Brandi Bates, Director of Food Services
Phone: (276) 328-8017
Email: bbates@wisek12.org
Starting Monday, August 7, our evening dismissal traffic pattern will change from 3:00–3:45 PM (Mon–Fri) to help improve flow and safety.
🔹 No left turn onto Deacon Dr from Wise St at the traffic light
🔹 Right turn only at the red light on Deacon Dr
🔹 All cars must use 5th Ave, then turn left onto Buchanan St to enter campus
Please see the graphic below!
*Due to this traffic pattern change there will be no park bus. All pickups will come through our car line at St. Paul Elementary. If you do not have a car tag, you will not be permitted to enter our pickup line. Our car tags are in the SPE office and you can pick them up at any time!
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to ensure a smooth and safe dismissal process, especially during the first few days back!
Wise County Public Schools would like to thank our transportation team, who is responsible for transporting our students safely to and from school, including after-school activities. Our transportation team met this morning to engage in professional development and to prepare for transportation plans for this upcoming school year. These dedicated individuals meet the increasing transportation needs of our community and deserve such recognition. Thank you to each of our bus drivers, mechanics, transportation secretaries, and transportation supervisor!
The Virginia Health Department is providing three vaccination clinics this year to students who attend Wise County Public Schools. All Wise County Public Schools 7th and 12th grade students are welcome to attend one of the scheduled clinics. The vaccination clinic schedule is attached (flyer).
Linked is the pre-registration survey form. In-person registration is also accepted.
Link: https://redcap.vdh.virginia.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=PNF9CDDWYR9FMYRP
School is out, summer meals are in!
Wise County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, on a first-come, first-served basis, at the sites and times listed in link (attached). ***Children must remain on-site while consuming their meals.
Breakfast
Coeburn Primary 8:00-8:30 7/28-8/1
Union High School 7:30-9:00 7/28-8/1
Lunch
Coeburn Primary 12:00-12:30 7/28-8/1
Union High School 12:00-12:30 7/28-8/1
For more information, please call the Wise/Norton Health Department office at (276) 328-8000.
Community Outreach - VDSS SUN Bucks Announcement!
New SUN Bucks cards are on the way for automatically enrolled households! Please note that your benefits will not become available on SUN Bucks or SNAP EBT cards until July 18, even if you receive a SUN Bucks card in the mail before that date. Benefits will continue to be issued on a rolling basis, so households can expect to receive their SUN Bucks cards at different times. Households with questions about their SUN Bucks benefits should contact VDSS via the website https://virginiasunbucks.com/ or at 866-513-1414 Monday through Friday 9:15 AM to 6:00 PM.
Community Outreach Announcement:
Please view the attached advertisement for the 26th Annual Mission of Mercy Dental Event, organized by the Virginia Dental Association Foundation. Wise Mission of Mercy (MOM) is a 2-day dental clinic conducted each year in July to provide free dental services including cleanings, fillings, oral surgery and x-rays. No denture services.
For more information, visit vdaf.org/wise-mom-2025.html, or call (804) 620-4032.
